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RIDINGS: In a divided time, saving local journalism is a bipartisan cause

In a presidential election year and in the midst of the dual crises of the coronavirus pandemic and ...

Opinion

CULTON: Back to school is around the corner

When I was a kid, the week or so leading up to back to school time was the ...

Opinion

APPLEGATE: Niles Community Schools readies for the school year

Throughout the summer, Niles Community Schools teachers, staff and administrators have been working tirelessly to prepare for a ...

Newsletter Opinion

HAVLICEK: Together we can stay safe, stay in compliance, stay open

Earlier this month, I wrote about the state of Michigan’s Occupational Safety & Health Administration enforcement effort seeking ...

Opinion

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: The contrast between Trump, Biden could not be more clear

Many distinguished national security experts have publicly warned that Donald Trump is a severe threat to the security ...

Opinion

WILSON: Wanderlust 2020 tour part nine: Traveling the Blues Highway

The sun broke on Thursday morning, and I took advantage of the complimentary breakfast offered at the Natchez ...

Opinion

ARSENEAU: The Eli Ford Dam, a Niles legacy

Like so many cities, Niles was built on water power. The swift waters of the St. Joseph and ...

Opinion

PUCKETT: God is not dead

The virus rages, fear stalks, people quiver, but God has not moved. You may ask, “Why is God ...

Opinion

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Get to know Amy East

The majority (about 70 percent) of registered voters in Michigan’s 59th House District (covers all of St. Joseph ...

Opinion

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Vote absentee for the Nov. 3 election

Vote absentee for the Nov. 3 election and don’t use the mail!  If you get a ballot in ...

Opinion

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: The decision of the MHSAA for 2020

It’s unfortunate that the Michigan High School Athletic Association has become the lightning rod for anger following its ...

Opinion

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Elect Julie Dye to the Cass County Board of Commissioners

Julie Dye, who is running for the Cass County Board of Commissioners, District One, has a unique distinction: ...

Opinion

WILSON: Wanderlust 2020 tour part eight: Natchez, above and below

Late afternoon had arrived — and so had I. The 444-mile long Natchez Trace was behind me and ...

Newsletter Opinion

NELDON: Leader launches digital subscription campaign

This week, our digital readers — especially those who visit often — may have seen a pop-up ad ...

Newsletter Opinion

RIDINGS: A community with no local newspaper? That’s bad news

What would my town be without a newspaper? If you haven’t asked yourself that question, perhaps it is ...

Opinion

KAUFMANN: Just add soap, water or ‘a serious scrub’

If we are feeling a little (or a lot) out of control of our lives right now, perhaps ...

Newsletter Opinion

HAVLICEK: Be prepared for compliance inspections

The state of Michigan’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration recently announced the launch of a new enforcement effort ...

Newsletter Opinion

WILSON: Wandurlust 2020 tour part seven: Birthplace of a King

On the morning of the third day of the Tour, I bid Miss Monetta’s Cottage a fond farewell ...

Letters to the Editor

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Our future depends on our votes

Several weeks ago, our president said that the U.S. Postal Service is a joke. Well, I am not ...

Opinion

LUNDBERG: A student’s opinion on how to reopen schools safely

When I heard schools in Michigan would be closed for one month due to COVID-19, I knew it ...

Opinion

MATHEWS: Tips for virtual referee hearings

The COVID-19 pandemic has required many organizations to rethink how they offer services.  The Cass County Friend of ...

Opinion

NELDON: Remembering a Michiana legend

Like many from this region, I grew up viewing Regis Philbin as an icon. When I was very ...

Newsletter Opinion

WILSON: Wanderlust 2020 tour part six: Welcome to Miss Monetta’s Cottage

The best parts of my “tours” are that I usually have no idea where I am going, what ...

Letters to the Editor

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Join in voting for Larry Walton

On Aug. 4, each one of us have the opportunity to elect individual to represent us, and I ...

Letters to the Editor

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Cast your vote on Aug. 4 for Larry Walton

Larry Walton’s campaign brochure says his experience and involvement in our community have uniquely prepared him to be ...

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